Genetic structure of a disjunct peripheral population of mountain sucker Pantosteus jordani in the Black Hills, South Dakota, USA

Bertrand, Katie N.; VanDeHey, Justin A.; Pilger, Tyler J.; Felts, Eli A.; Turner, Thomas F.

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“…The lack of additional observations in the Niobrara River led to speculation that this historical record was in error, but discovery of late Pleistocene fossils from Kansas (Smith et al., 2013) lent credence to the notion that P. jordani may have occurred this far south in the last century. Given declines in this species in portions of its range in the last few decades (Patton et al., 1998; Schultz & Bertrand, 2012), and the likelihood that populations are persisting in isolated fragments (Bertrand, VanDeHey, Pilger, Felts, & Turner, 2016), eDNA sampling may provide a strategic alternative to more costly traditional sampling and could be used to relatively rapidly establish a modern benchmark for the distribution of this phylogenetically recognizable group, regardless of its taxonomic status. Despite sampling a small portion of the distribution of P. jordani , this study detected the taxon at ten new sites from eight streams where its presence was unknown, emphasizing the impact that this sensitive and efficient approach can provide.…”

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Certain detection of uncertain taxa: eDNA detection of a cryptic mountain sucker (Pantosteus jordani) in the Upper Missouri River, USA

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A lineage of the Mountain Sucker species complex (Pantosteus jordani) exists as a genetically and morphologically distinct taxon restricted to the Missouri River basin. This species is thought to be declining throughout its range and is assumed to be extirpated from the southern portion of its distribution. We developed a quantitative PCR‐based environmental DNA assay for P. jordani to help define and monitor its current range. The assay is both specific to P. jordani and sensitive to low amounts of DNA, with a detection limit of 10 DNA copies per reaction. In vitro experiments involved testing DNA from twenty tissue samples, collected from the Missouri River basin in Montana and Wyoming. The assay efficiently detected DNA of all P. jordani samples and did not amplify DNA of any closely related nontarget species. Additionally, 29 environmental DNA samples were taken in 19 waterbodies within P. jordani range and its presence or absence was determined prior to sampling at six of 29 sites. All sites where P. jordani was known absent produced negative results, and all sites where it was known present were confirmed with environmental DNA detections. The new assay was able to detect P. jordani at ten sites which were not previously known to contain individuals, demonstrating that this tool has the potential to rapidly expand the current understanding of this taxon's distribution.

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Certain detection of uncertain taxa: eDNA detection of a cryptic mountain sucker (Pantosteus jordani) in the Upper Missouri River, USA

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“…One manifestation of more recent interest in native nongame species is increased effort toward understanding whether and how the presence, absence, or abundance of nonnative trout infl uences the native fi sh populations. In the Black Hills, identifi ed declines in the abundance of Mountain Sucker over a 50-year period at reach, stream, and watershed scales; Mountain Sucker occupy less than half of their historical range (Bertrand et al 2016 ). Brown Trout, the dominant trout in the Black Hills, is a globally popular sport fi sh and is also recognized as one of the world ' s most invasive fi sh species (Budy and Gaeta 2017 ).…”

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“…Native fish populations in Black Hills streams have received considerable research attention in the past 20 years (Isaak et al 2003; One manifestation of more recent interest in native nongame species is increased effort toward understanding whether and how the presence, absence, or abundance of nonnative trout influences the native fish populations. In the Black Hills, identified declines in the abundance of Mountain Sucker over a 50-year period at reach, stream, and watershed scales; Mountain Sucker occupy less than half of their historical range (Bertrand et al 2016). Brown Trout, the dominant trout in the Black Hills, is a globally popular sport fish and is also recognized as one of the world's most invasive fish species (Budy and Gaeta 2017).…”

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“…Native fish populations in Black Hills streams have received considerable research attention in the past 20 years (Isaak et al 2003; Schultz et al 2012). Studies have improved our understanding of native species, such as the Mountain Sucker (conservation assessment: Isaak et al 2003; factors affecting distribution: Dauwalter and Rahel 2008; Schultz et al 2016; Fopma 2020; trends in distribution and abundance: Schultz and Bertrand 2012; age, growth, and maturation: Breeggemann et al 2014; genetic structure: Bertrand et al 2016; movements and public perception; Fopma 2020), and cyprinids, such as the Finescale Dace Chrosomus neogaeus and Lake Chub (conservation assessment: Isaak et al 2003).…”

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The Evolution of Trout Stream Management in the Black Hills, 1883–2023, as Evidenced Through Hatchery Activities and Stocking

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In this paper, we review and synthesize trout management philosophy and policies for Black Hills streams in the states of South Dakota and Wyoming through the roles of hatcheries, fish stocking, and natural production from 1883 to 2023. We identified three specific fisheries management time periods (eras) in the Black Hills: (1) the early management–fry stocking era (pre‐1950), (2) the catchable‐trout stocking era (1950s to mid‐1990s), and (3) the integrated management era (mid‐1990s to present). The first era emphasized juvenile trout stocking, with little evaluation of effectiveness in terms of return to creel. The second era was characterized by greater emphasis on stocking catchable‐sized trout and a substantial increase in hatchery rearing capabilities. In the first two eras, instead of fish stocking being one of many potentially useful tools for managers of Black Hills streams, stocking was the dominant activity—leading and directing fisheries management rather than supporting it. By the third era, trout management began to embody a more encompassing and complex national ideology and philosophy that more fully considered ecology, including habitat improvement, natural reproduction of trout, defining the role of fish stocking, and understanding the relationship of trout to the depauperate native (nongame) fish fauna. We also discuss the three eras in the Black Hills in relation to national trends in trout management. In contrast to many other localities, the lack of any native salmonids and the lack of native game fish species have facilitated the development of valuable, self‐sustaining recreational fisheries in streams that support trout, with less concern for native species than in many areas with harvestable native fish species. The cultural ideology that brought western expansion of settlers to the Black Hills in search of gold, land, freedom, and prosperity was emboldened by a science‐based belief and confidence in technology and industry to rapidly shape lands and waters to improve the human condition. In part, the sculpting and shaping of Mount Rushmore symbolize that ideology. In the context of fisheries management in the Black Hills, the introduction of trout, development of stream fisheries, and investment in hatchery technology to produce catchable trout for an expanding tourist economy also exemplify that prevailing ideology, modulated by improved ecological understanding and an accompanying shift toward a more ecological management philosophy.

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Genetic structure of a disjunct peripheral population of mountain sucker Pantosteus jordani in the Black Hills, South Dakota, USA

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Certain detection of uncertain taxa: eDNA detection of a cryptic mountain sucker (Pantosteus jordani) in the Upper Missouri River, USA

Certain detection of uncertain taxa: eDNA detection of a cryptic mountain sucker (Pantosteus jordani) in the Upper Missouri River, USA

Fisheries Volume 48 Number 10 October 2023

The Evolution of Trout Stream Management in the Black Hills, 1883–2023, as Evidenced Through Hatchery Activities and Stocking

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